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The mysterious burning lights were made by fireworks trailing from two small aircraft and the multi-coloured LED strips that decorate the plane’s panelling, which were performing above Pentillie Castle, Saltash, for Joshua Albon and Elspeth Taylor’s wedding.

“It was the first time we’ve been asked to do a silent performance,” said Tim. “I think we got it down to 29 decibels, which is about the volume of us speaking."

The lack of sound from the display may explain why so many people became convinced that this was the beginning of an invasion.

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Tim added: “One time I even sat in the plane with an alien mask on and took a photo for everyone!”

She said: “I was approached by the mother of the bride about the idea and I thought it was the weirdest thing we’ve heard of, but it sounded incredible. We’re always happy to try something different here at Pentillie.”

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Desipte this, the spectacle almost didn’t happen. The date the mother tried to book for was taken – but it turned out the booking had already been made by Joshua, the groom.

Joshua, 28 and from Exeter said: “I wanted to bring a little aviation to the party. I’d seen a similar display practicing over Exmouth with my dad a few years ago so asked around and was put in touch by one of my first flying instructors.”

This beautiful shot was taken at Joshua Albon and Elspeth Taylor's wedding on Saturday

The inspiration for the display came from Joshua’s love of flight as a Royal Navy pilot.

Carly speculated that the recent heatwave may have had something to do with so many people seeing the spectacle across Plymouth.

Carly said: "We had to ask for the display to be lifted up because the grass is so dry at the moment and because it was so much higher than usual, the whole of Plymouth could see it.”